Dethroned the Crown Princess? Then she became your mother

"I know what's going on." Zhang Tianai responded softly, but didn't say another word. His eyelids slowly drooped and he fell into silence again.

Chunmei gently helped her master lie down, her movements full of meticulous care. Zhang Tianai's fingers gently caressed the bulging belly, her eyes revealing endless tenderness and expectation.

"Master, please take a break first." Chunmei whispered softly, carefully putting down the medicine bowl in her hand, and then patted Zhang Tianai's back, trying to ease her boredom. She asked with concern if her master needed to eat to relieve the bitterness in her mouth, but saw Zhang Tianai gently shook her head.

Chunmei stayed with her master for a while, until she was sure that she was asleep, then she quietly left the room.

This humble dwelling, though spacious, was empty, its walls barren and devoid of even a single unnecessary ornament. Both the floor and the walls appeared rough and primitive, and the air was filled with an indescribable aura. Even after cleaning up, it was still difficult to conceal its crude nature.

Chunmei walked out of the room and into the yard. In the distance came the sounds of chickens crowing and dogs barking. She wished the sounds could be quieter, quieter, so as not to disturb her master's sleep.

When she saw Doctor Li, she hurried forward and called out respectfully. Doctor Li turned around and looked at her gently, "Has Madam taken the medicine?" He noticed the empty medicine bowl in Chunmei's hand, and his tone was full of concern.

Chunmei nodded and told the truth about her master's condition. Doctor Li did not look panicked at all when he heard this. Instead, he comforted her, "Madam will be fine. Don't worry too much."

As he spoke, he carried the medicine box and asked to go into the house to see Zhang Tianai. Chunmei responded and followed closely behind him with an empty bowl.

Entering the house, Doctor Li respectfully called her "Madam," his voice filled with respect and caution. Chunmei followed closely behind him and stood beside her master.

Zhang Tianai heard the voice and reluctantly opened her heavy eyelids. Doctor Li saw this and hurriedly approached the bed, put down the medicine box, and asked about her condition in a gentle voice.

Zhang Tianai's face was pale and her breath was weak, but she still forced a smile and expressed her gratitude to Doctor Li.

"Doctor Li, you have worked so hard. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what I would do." Zhang Tianai said breathlessly, and these few words seemed to have exhausted all her strength.

Doctor Li shook his head slightly, indicating that she didn't need to say more: "Madam, there is no need to be so polite. Taking care of your health is the most important thing." He reached out to take Zhang Tianai's pulse and carefully diagnosed her condition. Then he turned around and opened the medicine box, preparing to give her acupuncture.

Seeing this, Chunmei hurried forward to assist. During the acupuncture, Zhang Tianai gritted her teeth and endured the pain. After the acupuncture was over, she slowly said, "I still have occasional dull pains in my stomach, and it seems like the baby is moving less."

Upon hearing this, Chunmei also looked nervously at Doctor Li. Doctor Li, however, appeared calm and composed. He gently comforted her, "Don't worry, Madam, and don't worry, Miss Chunmei. Madam's condition is gradually improving. The abdominal pain and decreased fetal movements are only temporary. As long as you continue treatment, I believe you will be back to normal soon."

Zhang Tianai felt a little relieved upon hearing this. But her biggest worry was whether the child could be saved, so she asked cautiously, "Doctor Li, if the child... if the child really can't be saved, what should we do?"

Chunmei also clenched her fists nervously, staring at Doctor Li.

Doctor Li seemed confident: "Madam, don't worry. From the looks of it, the baby should be fine. The spotting has stopped, and I've already given you acupuncture to stabilize the fetus. Combined with medication, I'm sure you'll recover soon."

Zhang Tianai felt a surge of warmth in her heart upon hearing this, and she expressed her gratitude to Dr. Li once again. Chunmei also thanked him repeatedly, her gratitude overflowing with words.

Yet, Zhang Tianai still harbored a lingering worry. She knew she was in danger, and if she could get another doctor to come back for a follow-up visit, perhaps she would feel more at ease. But in this remote village, finding a skilled doctor, let alone a royal physician, was far from easy.

Doctor Li seemed to see through her thoughts and whispered, "Don't worry, Madam. I'll stay here for a few days to monitor your condition. If you need anything, please let me know. I'll have someone go get some necessities."

Zhang Tianai nodded, still thinking about how to escape danger as quickly as possible. She knew she wasn't completely safe here and could be discovered at any time. But at the moment, she was too weak to travel long distances.

Chunmei also realized her master's worry, and she said softly, "Master, please rest and recuperate first. When you feel better, we will find a way to leave here."

Zhang Tianai nodded slightly, still pondering a plan. She suddenly remembered the messenger she had sent. She wondered if they had delivered the letter to the enclosure. Had Eunuch An received the letter? Had he met with the messenger in private? If he had seen the letter, would he have immediately sent someone to rescue them?

Thinking of this, Zhang Tianai felt even more depressed. She knew that her current situation was extremely dangerous and that if she wasn't careful, she could be doomed.

Chunmei seemed to see what was on her master's mind and softly consoled him, "Master, don't worry too much. I believe the Emperor will definitely send someone to look for us."

Zhang Tianai forced a smile and nodded. But she knew in her heart that everything was still uncertain. She could only hope that the messenger could successfully deliver the letter to the emperor and let him know that they were still alive.

Doctor Li, upon seeing this, offered a few words of comfort, promising to keep an eye on the surroundings and notify them immediately if anyone approached.

Zhang Tianai nodded gratefully, feeling a little relieved. She then instructed Chunmei to escort Doctor Li out and treat him well.

Chunmei left in response, and soon came back with some simple food. She placed the food on the table and softly called her master to eat.

Zhang Tianai glanced at the meal Chunmei held in her hands, curious about what kind of delicious food it was. She sniffed each one, trying to catch the tempting aroma, but at first she found nothing.

She tried again, her nose seeming to become even more acute, now able to detect even distant scents. Finally, a familiar, warm scent drifted into her nose. "There's porridge, right?" Zhang Tianai asked softly.

Upon hearing this, Chunmei quickly arranged the food in her hands and eagerly prepared to serve her master. She pointed out each item to Zhang Tianai and asked which one she would like to eat first. However, Zhang Tianai had no appetite at the moment and showed no interest in any of the food.

"Whatever," she replied calmly, a hint of fatigue in her voice.

"Master." Chunmei called softly, then picked up a bowl of porridge, picked up a spoon, and carefully fed it to Zhang Tianai. Her eyes never left her master, full of concern.

Zhang Tianai was well aware of Chunmei's concerns, so she forced herself to eat a few bites. However, as soon as the food entered her mouth, she felt a strong sense of nausea.

She tried hard to swallow, but it was still unbearable, so she finally vomited it out. Her whole body seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force, and the abdominal pain and stomach pain intertwined, making her suffer unbearably.

Seeing this, Chunmei hurried forward to support Zhang Tianai, her face full of anxiety.

"Master, you are like this again. What should I do?" She looked at Zhang Tianai with heartache, patting her back and muttering helplessly to herself.

After Zhang Tianai finished vomiting, she felt a little better, but when she saw the stains on the bedside and the floor, she couldn't help feeling disgusted.

The unpleasant smell filled the air. She tried to look away, but Chunmei had already handed her a handkerchief and gently wiped the corner of her mouth. "Master, are you okay?"

Zhang Tianai shook her head and no longer had the strength to speak.

Seeing this, Chunmei quickly picked up the cup of water and carefully fed Zhang Tianai some water.

"Master, would you like some more to drink?" she asked softly.

Zhang Tianai shook her head gently, indicating that she didn't want to drink anymore. She knew that even if she wiped it again or drank more water, it would not relieve the uncomfortable feeling.

Chunmei stood aside, holding a handkerchief and a water cup, her heart full of worry. She had brought these items along with the meal, and she had already made all the preparations.

"Have another bite," Zhang Tianai said again, a hint of determination in her voice. Chunmei hesitated, but under Zhang Tianai's gaze, she picked up the bowl and continued to feed her carefully. This time, she was even more cautious, fearing that Zhang Tianai would vomit again.

"Don't be so careful. Eat more, the faster the better." Zhang Tianai watched Chunmei's actions, feeling a little anxious. She hoped to finish eating quickly to reduce the pain. Chunmei heard this, and although she was nervous, she still did as she was told.

However, after a few mouthfuls of porridge, Zhang Tianai couldn't help but vomit. She coughed and retched with difficulty, as if she was about to throw up all her internal organs. Chunmei rushed forward to catch her, but was unable to hold her in time.

"Master..." Chunmei looked at Zhang Tianai with eyes full of heartache, her voice filled with tears.

Zhang Tianai felt a wave of unease rising in her stomach as the movements in her stomach became less and less frequent. She opened her mouth and motioned for Chunmei to continue feeding.

However, Chunmei's face had turned pale as paper, and she stood there frozen. "How about you take a rest first, Master?" she suggested softly.

Zhang Tianai shook her head and insisted on continuing to eat. She felt that it was better to finish it all at once than to drag it out, and it would also save Chunmei some suffering.

Chunmei had no choice but to continue feeding. Her hands trembled slightly, and she was very careful with each feeding. However, despite this, Zhang Tianai continued to vomit.

The bowl of porridge was empty, and Zhang Tianai had no idea how much she had eaten or vomited. She only knew that the floor was covered in stains and the smell was unbearable. Chunmei didn't dare to look at Zhang Tianai anymore, and silently cleaned up the mess.

"Master, I'm done," she said softly. Zhang Tianai stared at her for a moment, wanting to say something but ultimately holding back. She lay back down, closed her eyes, and rested.

Chunmei cautiously left the room. As she walked outside, she gently wiped the tears from her eyes. They silently slid down her face, wetting it. How could she let her master suffer like this? After crying, she decided to go see Doctor Li.

Doctor Li had not yet left, and when he was about to leave, he saw Chunmei rushing in. He looked at her with some surprise and asked her why she was not taking care of the lady.

Chunmei told Doctor Li everything about her master's condition and begged him to find a way to stop her vomiting.

Doctor Li fell into deep thought after hearing this. After comforting Chunmei, he said he would try his best to find a solution.

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On the other side of the enclosure, Murong Shuo pondered secretly. He felt that Concubine Liang would not be too far from the enclosure, so he sent people to search for her privately. At the same time, he also led his men back to the enclosure.

Eunuch An was waiting anxiously in the enclosure, looking forward to it. When he heard the sound, he ran out to greet His Majesty.

"Your Majesty!" he cried excitedly.